Collection Highlights
Provisional Constitution and Ordinances for the People of the United States
Date:
1858
Object Number:
LIB.KF4550.Z9.B76
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Double bed (in five pieces)
Object Number:
INV.14984
Date:
1750-1800
Medium:
Oak, pine
Dimensions:
Overall: 30 x 76 1/4 x 53 1/4 in. ( 76.2 x 193.7 x 135.3 cm )
Marks:
carved: in headboard: "I [heart] B"
Description:
Oak and pine low-post bedstead with slightly faceted, curved headboard carved with "I [heart] B"; posts extend only to top of headboard, and have turned lower portion, squared upper portion topped by flattened ball finials; plain footrail with legs with turned lower portion, squared upper portion, and flattened ball finials at top; head, foot, and side rails are pierced with holes for roping; later pallet with burlap lattice set into frame on blocks; modern metal braces.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
